Protecting and improving green spaces in Lancaster
News, observations and updates about what is happening with wildlife in the Nature Reserve and in the Orchard. For more recorded local observations, see the Fairfield Nature Reserve Project on iNaturalist.
3 roe deer are being seen regularly between the arable field and Upper Sowerholme, where they probably hide … Read More
Could anyone help identify what is likely to have made this largish hole by footpath near Flora field … Read More
The first flush count of the winter this morning put up a total of 22 snipe, all common. … Read More
These wildflowers were in the crop and are visible from Aldcliffe Rd. It will be harvested soon so hurry along … Read More
With School Pond dry for the first time in several years, two plants have taken advantage. The one … Read More
Went to take a couple of pictures of school pond whilst it is totally dry. Was surprised to … Read More
A single, female, row deer spotted crossing West Field on the morning of 12th July.
On ragworting duty again yesterday, this time venturing into the marsh in Big Meadow.
Good clumps of meadow vetchling
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and also a common spotted orchid:
But a rather better specimen found later in the Hay Meadow:
